Chi Yoga Shack in Chicago, Illinois

“Classes at Chi Yoga Shack are truly medicine for the soul. Every time I attend, I leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more centered than when I walked in. The instructors are skilled, compassionate, and make you feel safe and supported in your practice. The studio itself is warm and inviting - it has the same nourishing energy I feel when Iu2019m on a retreat. My absolute favorite experience are the Candlelight Yin classe”

— Heather F. · ★★★★★

“Chi Yoga is your cozy sanctuary. From the moment you walk into the exposed brick building and warm lighting, your nervous system will immediately start to relax. The owners Rich and Nora put so much love and intention into each class, workshop and cultivating their community. Highly recommend checking them out!”

— Brenda U. · ★★★★★

“I took the Sunday evening Strong Foundations class with Josephine and had such a great experience. It was a 90 minute class that allowed for time to repeat core elements of foundational work and draw attention to subtleties therein. The focus on the mind-body connection felt special and was guided with great care. There was also time for fun and relaxation. I look forward to incorporating everything I noticed into my”

— Joanna L. · ★★★★★

“I took a Pranayama class at Chi Yoga Shack with Ashley, and it was exactly the nervous system reset I needed. I've been carrying a lot of work stress lately, and the breathwork techniques she guided us through made a noticeable difference. Ashley has a calm, grounding presence that makes it easy to settle in, even if you're new to pranayama. By the end of the session, I felt lighter and more centered; it genuinely he”

— Thomas (. · ★★★★★

“Becca Caliendo led a fantastic all-levels class that was really accessible for everyone! I am in yoga teacher training and was able to get deep into the practice while others could move at their own pace. She said the sanskrit names of the asanas, closed the space with Om, and even recited the mantra for unification. It was a modern practice that was clearly rooted in authentic respect for the traditions that gave ri”

— Meghna R. · ★★★★★

“Chi Yoga Shack is such a special place. I've been practicing here for over two years and now have the joy of teaching here as well. Every teacher brings something unique, and there's a strong foundation in traditional Hatha yoga that I really appreciate. The restorative and yin classes are also the real deal...slow, intentional, and truly Yin in nature, which is rare to find these days. The owners, Rich and Nora, are”

— Skye Z. · ★★★★★

“Great yoga studio in the heart of Bucktown. The owner, Rich, has over 20 years of experience and has been taught by some of the greats. It's a small business and you can tell he is truly passionate about the entire umbrella of yoga, including meditation, philosophy, pranayama and making the asana classes (postures) accessible to all. My husband, who just began his yoga journey, joined me for his first class and felt ”

— Ashley L. · ★★★★★

“Took an evening practice here! Just what I needed! I met the owner as well as picked up an amazing book on cueing! The space is elemental and would definitely consider going back. Check out their schedule!”

— Natalie R. · ★★★★★ · 2024-4-1